Bruno's Goal in a Tenancy Contract: Replicating the Optimal Employment Outcome
Drawing on the analysis from Figure 5.13, Bruno knows that his maximum possible share of grain is achieved when Angela works for eight hours. His objective in designing a tenancy contract is therefore to create terms that lead Angela to choose this specific allocation, known as point L. This outcome is identical to the one that would maximize his profit under an employment contract, where he would receive 23 bushels of grain.
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Figure 5.14: Angela’s Optimal Choice under a Tenancy Contract
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